11-13-1984REGULAR couNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 1984
MEM~FRS PRESENT: John Hamilton, Mayor
Council Members: Howard Bunce, Martin Kirsch, and
Donald Priebe
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ivan Ludeman
STAFF PRESENT: John Cartwright, City Manager; Dennis Kraft, Com-
munity Development Director; Thomas Morgan, Public
Safety Director; Marshall Raaen, Technical
Operations Coordinator; Clayton LeFevere, City
Attorney; and Sylvia Bergh, City Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS AND
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: American Legion Junior Auxiliary
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to~appr~ove the minutes of the Special Meeting relating to
storm sewers of October~ande __e~.arly c e ulea' ounc '~~rig off"
Motion carried 4-0.
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Item #1 P S TI N
WEEK" PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hamilton read a proclamation proclaiming the Optimist International
"Youth Appreciation Week" which has been scheduled for the fourth week in
November, November 26 - 30, 1984.
Item #2 D- ' M DAY N Y 0
HEALTH
Lia Ozols, Chairperson of the Advisory Board of Health addressed the
council regarding the dangers of smoking and cited various statistics from the
press and medical journals to substantiate this fact. Ms. Ozols and Joan
Pelfrey, Chairperson of the subcommittee on Health Promotion, presented Tom
Morgan, Public Safety Director and staff liaison to the Advisory Board of
Health, with anti-smoking literature.
PO I D
Steve McKeown, 7104 Portland, spoke rgarding a concern for his six year old
standing at the bus stop during winter. He said city property is 10 to 12 feet
from the curb and he wished there were more sidewalks. Technical Operations
Coordinator Raaen responded to Mr. McKeown indicating city staff could meet
with school authorities to determine the number of school bus stops and report
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back to the-City Council about this child safety issue.
Joan Pelfrey, 7320 Grand, also talked about the bus stop of her kinder-
gartener. She said it is newly seeded and children stand in the street.
AGEND APPR~
Item #3 O NS ALA
M/Bunce S/Priebe that the following items be approved:
A. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF R~UEST FOR ILLUMIlVATID SIGN PERMIT AT 2~0
WEST 66TH STREET .
B. COUNCIL C~NSIDERTiON OF RFYaUEST FOR ILLUNIINATID SIGN PERMIT AT 1640 E. 78Th
STREET
C. OOUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF RDaUE5T FOR ILLUMINATED SIGN AT-6519 NICOLLET
AVENUE
D. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
Accept the bids and award contracts as follows:
1. Quick Lime - $67.95/ton - Cutler Mag}~er Co. --
2. Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia - $.27/lb. - Hawkins Chemical
3. Hydrofloursilic Acid - $.78/gal - Hawkins Chemical
4. Sodium Tripoly Phosphate - $.4935/lb. - Jones Chemical
5. Chlorine - $.1555/Pound - Jones Chemical
E. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE IN EXCESS OF $5,000 FOR WATER NE;TEft TEST
BENCH
Authorize purchase of the following:
1. Ford #3-3 Akron Test Bench
2. #5 Special Large Tank (500 gallon)
3. Electric Valve Package -from Water Products Co. in the amount of
$7,517.
F. COUNCIL WNFIRMATION OF' SETTING DATES OF HEARING FOR RENEWAL OF ON-SALE
AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES AND RENEWAL OF ON-SALE WINE LICENSES
Schedule hearing for December 10, 1984.
G. COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATION ACTION ON GRANTING A GAMBLING
LICENSE TO THE RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS
I. ESTIMATE #1 - HOFFMAN & MCNAMARA, CP 788, TREE PLANTING - MEMORIAL PARK
- $8,262
ESTIMATE #8 - MAERTEAIS-BftENNY CO., CP 767, ALTERATIONS TO PENN AVIIWE FIRE
STATION -$15,502.32
ESTIMATE #5 - NORDLING CONSTRUCTION, CP 788, MEMORIAL PARK BUILDING
RENOVATION - $13,514.05
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ESTIMATE #2 - LAYNE MINNESOTA ttO.,
WATER PLANT - $20,371.98
ESTIMATE #13 WATER PRODUCTS CO.,
Motion carried 4-0. .
702-1570, GRAVITY SAND FILTER CONTROL
703-1569, WATER METERS - $21,00
Item # 4 CIL CONSIDERATION 0 P NG CO SSIO FINDING PROP
AT 7645 NICOLLET AVENUE CAN BE USED AS A VIDEO UPDATE STORE
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the application of Video Update to locate
a video sales and rental store at 7645 Nicollet. Mr. Cartwright said he was
concerned with the "small neighborhood shopping districts" and reviewed the
standards for these districts, as outlined in Council Letter No. 386.
Mr. Dan Potter, chief executive officer of Video Update, Inc., spoke to the
Council in support of his firm's proposal and showed plans to update the
existing structure they intend to occupy. _
Mr. Gilbert Nevius, 6615 Lynnwood Boulevard, spoke of the gaudy exteriors
some of these businesses hove and said it was not wanted in Richfield.
Mr. John Gieske, 7644 First Avenue, asked that the existing structure be
cleaned up and that customers not cause disturbances.
M/Banta, S/Kirsch to close the hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Banta, S/Priebe to a rove the r uest to locate the video cassette
rental store within the -1 district. -
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #5 (~ 0 4
UPTON AVIIWE TO PROVIDE LAND FOR AN ADDITIONAL BUILDABLE LOT
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City Manager Cartwright presented the request of Mr. John Lindholm for
vacation of unimproved right-of way at the intersection of 74th Street and
Upton Avenue and the disposition of city owned property for City Council
consideration. He said this petition had been initiated in 1981 by the appli-
cant's father who has since passed away. The applicant wishes to acquire one
half of the street right-of--way in order to create sufficient lot area to have
a residential lot area. Mr. Cartwright advised that the Community Services
Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission have approved this acquisition
with the stipulation that utility easement be granted to Minnegasco.
Mr. Steve Milner, 2812 W. 74th Street, said he would prefer the parkland
remain for Richfield children.
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City Attorney LeFevere provided legal advice regarding transfer of this
property.
Mr. Gordon McKirmon, 7308 Upton, said the park is so small badminton can
barely be played on it.
M/Kirsch, S/Bunce to close the hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kirsch, S/Bunce that the following resolution be adopted; th_at__i_t be
spread in the resolution ook and hat i be made a part v ese minutes;
RESOLUTION N0. 6968
RESOLUTION RECEIVING REt~UEST FOR THE VACATION
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion Carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No, 6968 in
Reso ut on Book o. 5 .
The City Council referred the matter to the Community Services Commission
to look into the adequacy of this small piece of park property for use by stall =-
children and to determine if there is good access and spaces at Adams Hill Park
for small children as an alternative site.
Item #6
A MOTORCYCLE/GO CART/THREE WEIEELER SNOWMOBILE REPAIR BUSINESS AT
6645 PENN AVE{VtJE
Community Development Director Dennis Kraft presented the request for-
special use permit of Mr. Kenneth Brown to operate a motorcycle/go cart/three
wheeler/snowtt~bile repair and sales business at 6645 Penn. The site was
previously used as a public garage with the primary business being a car
wash/wax and polish rr~intenance business. This business subsequently closed
and the site has been used for various uses. Mr. Kraft noted that the area is
zoned C-2 genera]. cottu~rcial, which includes public garages as a specially
permitted use.
Ms. Bezdeny, 6648 Oliver, expressed concern about vehicles being displayed
within four feet of the structure. She said the applicant persists in
disobeying the rsle at this site.
Mr. Ken Brown, 216 Spring Valley Drive, Bloomington, said the car dealers
are displaying their merchandise beyond the four foot limit, as prescribed in
our ordinance. He said he objects to "double standard" in enforcement pf
codes. Council Member Bence said he is letting Mr. Brown know about the turn
lanes that the County already approved to be installed in 1984 at 66th and
Penn.
City Manager Cartwright read the names of those who had signed a petition
opposing this business. (C-251)
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November 13, 1984
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to close the hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Kirsch to deny this special use permit. Motion died for lack of a
second. '
M/Priebe, S/Bunce to grant this special use permit subject to the fol
~nditions as listed in Council Letter No.-387:
1. No inoperative vehicles may be stored on the site.
2. All equipment and material which is stored outside, including
construction equipment, must be located within a fully screened
enclosure, and meet all ordinance requirements.
3. At no time may the number of parking spaces available to
customers and employees be reduced to less than 3 for each
bay and 1 per employee.
4. Temporary display location of motorcycles should be specified
and approved by city staff.
5. Display•location of go carts, snowmobiles and three whee-lers
should be specified and approved by city staff.
6. No motorcycles will be sold on the site after November 13, 1985.
7. No motorcycle road testing will occur on residential streets.
8. The boulevards, visibility triangle and grounds must be kept
free of litter and tall weeds.
Motion carried 3-0. Nay - Kirsch.
Item #7 P 3.4 ,
"TEMPORARY ELECTION SIGNS"
City Manager Cartwright presented the ordinance relating to temporary
election signs for City Council second reading consideration. He read the
provisions of the proposed ordinance, as outlined in Council Letter No. 3~.
He distributed an amended para. (2) to the ordinance to each Council Member.
Mr. Cartwright proposed having "pre-election meetings" with candidates in
future years to eliminate problems.
City Attorney LePevere said the purpose of the sign ordinance is to effect
residential/mufti-residential placement of political lawn signs; that the
spirit is to control intensity rather than the number of signs.
M/Kirsch, S/Priebe to close the hearing.
Motion carried.
M/Bunce, S/Priebe to omit para. (1) and (2} and approve para. (2) revised
to para. (8).
Ayes - Bunce, Priebe. Nays - Hamilton, Kirsch. Tie vote.
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November 13, 1984.
M/Priebe, S/Bunce to table this item to the November 26, 1984. meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #8 T N O APO L I N L AN G
PLAN AND IN~ROVII++~NT STANDARDS FOR FRONTAGE ROADS TURNED OVER TO
RICHFIELD BY NIlVDOT
City Manager Cartwright reviewed the recommendations for a frontage road
improvement and financing policy, as outlined in Council Letter No. 399. He
said MNDot has offered to improve the frontage road on the east side of High-
way 77 between 66th and 69th Street, known as Longfellow Avenue, but before
proceeding with a project to upgrade this section of roadway the staff has
asked the City Council to consider a policy on maintenance standards for all
city frontage roads.
City Engineer Michael Eastling reviewed the options for financing curb and
gutter improvements on frontage roads. All frontage roads were under State
jurisdiction until three years ago. He recommended that frontage roads should
be brought up to the standards established for the street paving program of-the
1970's by adopting a resolution establishing a frontage road improvement and
financing policy. Richfield will be responsible for financing the curb and
gutter improvements on the frontage roads by means of MSA gas tax; special
assessments against benefiting properties; or a combination of the two.
M/Priebe, S/Kirsch to assess a $4 charge per front foot for-curb and
ovements during 1985..
Motion carried 4-0.
M/Priebe, S/Kirsch that the following resolution be adopted; that it
RESOLUTION N0. 6969
POLICY RESOLUTION ON FINANCING IMPROVF~NTS
TO FRONTAGE ROADS WHICH ARE TURNED OVER TO
RICHFIELD BY NIlVDOT
Motion carried 4-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6969 in
Reso ution Boo No. 52.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND OTHER BUSINESS
Item #12 COUNC CONS EItATION OF ITY AD STRATION' S NIl~IVDATION TO
PURCHASE THE DWELLING AT 7438 E~RSON AVENUE FOR PARK PURPOSES
Mayor Hamilton requested discussion of this item out of sequence.
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City Manager Cartwright reviewed the proposal for the City to purchase the
house at 7438 Emerson Avenue for park purposes. The owner has indicated an
agreement to sell to the City for $86,.000.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to approve the purchase of 7438 Emerson Avenue at a price
of $86,000 with the prov3.sion that 1984 'taxes payable will be prorated to .the
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #11 CO
DEVEfAPMENT PROJECT
City Manager Cartwright asked Comnminity Development Director Kraft to
review the environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) findings for the proposed
Market Plaza development. Mr. Kraft said the EAW indicates that the prv~ect
does not have the potential for significant environmental effects and further
review is not necessary. He recommended that-the City Council make a negative
declaration finding.
M/Kirsch, S/Priebe to affirm a negative declaration
1IU~IQIi V U ~.at tcuicai V 1~7 1aGVG-71.'7ClL 1 •
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #9
CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN PLANS FOR EXPANDING THE COMPUTER
CAPABILITIES OF RICHFIELD CITY GOVERNMENT _
City Manager Cartwright introduced this item and reviewed our present
computer system capacity and future needs. He stressed the need for expansion
and the growing demand by all city departments for microcomputers. He stressed
the fact that our present system is at or near maximum capacity now and sees
the need for prompt action.
There was general discussion among the council of the consultants who were
interviewed by the staff and their proposals and cost estimates. The staff has
selected DSM Information Services, the recommended consultant who provided a
very complete plan to the City at a fee not to exceed $18,600. Mr. David
McCauley, the consultant, appeared and spoke an behalf of his firm's proposal.
Mr. Mike Sandahl, 7601 Bryant, said he supported the selection of a
consultant as best for providing long-range planning for the City.
Mr. Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth, questioned the costs and details of
the consultation. He asked for a status report of the study when it is
completed.
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M/Bunce, S/Kirsc~ to
ices to assist in ex
exceed
Motion carried 4-0.
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November 13, 1984
the services of DSM Information
Item #10 OOUN COS ERA OF A DEP 0 ENERG ECONOMY
DEVF~MENT AWARD OF A $15,000 GRANT TO EXPAND THE ENERGY CONSERVATION
PROGRAM KNOTrJN AS "BUNDLE UP RICHFIELD"
City Manager Cartwright advised the City Council that, in response to the
grant application submitted by the City to the Minnesota Department of Energy
and Economic Development (DEED), a grant of $15,000 has been authorized to the
City. The grant does, however, come with the stipulation that the City appoint
three members to the Energy Awareness Commission who meet the state law require-
ments in the following categories:
a) low/moderate income;
b) active in volunteer organizations;
Also requested by DEED is that the Energy Aide position be extended to
March, 1985• Mr. Cartwright indicated these appointments should be made by
November 26, or December 10.
M/Priebe, S/Bunce to authorize staff and the Energy Awareness Commission to
,ons e c 1 on ove r
Motion carried 4-O.
Item #13 CO CIL CON T N 0 APPO I R
HANDICAPPED COMMISSION
Council members reviewed the application of Donna Tarras, 6628 14th Avenue,
wo had indicated a desire to serve on the Senior Citizens/Handicapped
Commission.
M/Bunce, S/Kirsch to a int Ms. Tarras to the Senior Ci
Commision to fill an urn re ee ear rm w ch w ex
1 8 .
Motion carried 4-0.
Item #14 I 0 MOTIONAL BROCHt~RE TO -HIGHLIGHT THE
ADVANTAGES OF OUR CITY AND SCHOOL SYSTEM
City Manager Cartwright reviewed a brochure which is proposed by the school
district, Chamber of Commerce and City Manager. This brochure would promote
the values of this area to families or individuals wishing a desirable
residential community. It is proposed that it become a joint effort of the
City and school district with costs shared equally.
M/Kirsch, S/Bunce to approve this joint venture at an expense up to $7,500,
or 50~ of the cost of the proiect.
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Motion carried 4-0.
Item #15 -
November 13, 1984
Mayor Hamilton asked Community Development Director Kraft for a status
report on the Robert Hall site.
Nautilus site update was discussed regarding parking lanes being a problem.
Council Member Bunce asked for an update on the installation of a sound
system for Legion Lake for the Fourth of July celebration. He also asked about
lighting in the parking lot and information on snowplow blades and driveway
aprons.
Item #16
M/Priebe, S/Banta that the following Claims and Payrolls be approved:
RICHFIELD BANK & TRUST
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Checks 182Z/1825, 5076/5141, 73199/735
FIRST WESTERN BARK
Checks 1826/1866 General
Checks 39374/39710 Payroll
Motion carried 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
M/Kirsch, S/Banta that the meeting ad~ou
Motion carried 4-0. Time: 10:40 P.M.
Date Approved: November 26, 1984
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